What is it?

Japanese medium-grain rice is most often used in sushi. It’s slightly translucent when raw, and firm but a bit sticky when cooked (Don’t, however, confuse it with Japanese sticky rice or glutinous rice, used to make mochi). In addition to making sushi, the rice is also tasty steamed and served plain, as is a common way to finish a meal in Japan.

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Recipes

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  Sushi Rice Bowl

  All of your favorite Japanese flavors come together in this bowl.

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  Miso-Glazed Salmon with Green Tea Rice

  In Japanese cuisine, green-tea rice, known as ochazuke, is a beloved comfort food. It can be as simple as green tea poured over steamed rice, but it’s often embellished with…

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  Seared Tuna Sushi Rolls

  You don't need to use raw fish for sushi; in this recipe, the tuna is seasoned and quickly seared, before being rolled up with scallions and sprouts.

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  Sushi Rice